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Leffall Award
Selection Committee
by Robert H. Dennis II, MD, FACS 2003 Chair
The Metropolitan Washington Chapter currently is accepting nominations
for the recipient of the sixth LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., Award. The
award will be presented during All Surgeons Day on March 8, 2003,
to the active or senior member of the chapter who best exemplifies
the characteristics and achievements Dr. Leffall has shared with
this community and with the College throughout his career.
Please present your nominee in writing. Nomination letters should
fully illustrate the ways in which the candidate has demonstrated
Dr. Leffall's qualities. That is, the letter should include specific
examples of the individual's contributions to the Metropolitan Washington
community and provide details about his or her leadership skills.
Additionally, two letters of support should accompany each nomination
letter. These letters may be written by other surgeons or nonsurgeon
members of the community who are familiar with the nominee's dedication
to caring for and helping the residents of the metropolitan area.
The Leffall Award Selection Committee will review the nominations
to choose an appropriate candidate for the award. Our recommendation
will be submitted to the executive council of the chapter for its
approval. The winner will receive an inscribed plaque and a $1,000
monetary award to be donated to a nonprofit organization charity.
In addition, the recipient's name will be inscribed on a plaque
that is displayed at the chapter's headquarters.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2003 award is Friday,
December 20, 2002. Nominations should be sent to:
Robert H. Dennis 11, MD, FACS c/o Kay Sykes Metropolitan Washington
Chapter American College of Surgeons 1640 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington,
DC 20007
On behalf of the Metropolitan Washington Chapter, we are pleased
to present this award to honor one of the nation's finest surgeonsLaSalle
Leffall. We thank you for your help in recognizing another outstanding
surgeon who exemplifies Dr. Leffall's many contributions to our
community.
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